Posted on Feb 15, 2019
Is it possible to get out of the DEP and go to another branch without getting a record on me or getting frowned upon by the military?
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I just enlisted with the Navy and I’m in the DEP program right now . I realized I didn’t get the job I wanted neither am I active duty but signed a reserved contract which was a mistake on my part .I am interested in the Marine Corps because of a job that I specifically want and know I can get immediately . I want to know Is it possible to get out of the DEP and go to another branch without getting a record on me or getting frowned upon by the military . I am 23 so I’m not getting any younger and I know the cut off age for the Marines is 29
Posted 6 y ago
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Be respectful to your recruiter. They will try to resell you and may get pissed. Leaving the DEP is possible, but not that easy. Your DEP contract is 1 year with the prospective service. The Navy must DEP discharge you in order for you cross deck over to the Marines. Being in the DEP doesn't mean you are obligated by contract to ship.
Start by talking to the Marine recruiter. Maybe they have it in good with the Navy recruiter.
Good luck
Start by talking to the Marine recruiter. Maybe they have it in good with the Navy recruiter.
Good luck
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You can leave the DEP any time you want with no negative effects. Tell your recruiter what you want and insist on it. It's YOUR decision. Until you swear-in the day you leave for basic you are a free person.
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You are an adult treat your Navy recruiter with some respect and call him up and tell him.
Make sure this is exactly what you want. If you change your mind again all services will treat you as damaged goods and you won't be able to join any branch.
Make sure this is exactly what you want. If you change your mind again all services will treat you as damaged goods and you won't be able to join any branch.
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